Chapter 1 The Role of Nutrition in Our Health

Chapter 1  The Role of Nutrition in Our Health

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

Multiple-Choice Questions

 

1) Which statement is FALSE concerning the field of nutrition?

1. A) Nutrition is the study of how food nourishes the body.
2. B) Nutrition encompasses how we consume, digest, metabolize, and store food.
3. C) Nutrition is an ancient science that dates back to the 14th century.
4. D) Nutrition involves studying the factors that influence eating patterns.

Answer:  C

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Skill:  Factual

 

2) Which of the following chronic diseases is NOT strongly associated with dietary choices?

1. A) Alzheimer’s disease
2. B) cancer
3. C) heart disease
4. D) type 2 diabetes

Answer:  A

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Skill:  Factual

 

3) All nutrients are divided into how many classes?

1. A) two
2. B) four
3. C) six
4. D) eight

Answer:  C

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Skill:  Factual

 

4) To a scientist describing nutrients, the term “organic” means nutrients that

1. A) contain both carbon and hydrogen.
2. B) contain hydrogen and nitrogen.
3. C) are natural, not synthetic.
4. D) are synthetic, not natural.

Answer:  A

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Skill:  Factual

 

 

5) What is the primary source of fuel for the brain?

1. A) proteins
2. B) fats
3. C) carbohydrates
4. D) vitamins

Answer:  C

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Skill:  Factual

6) Of the following nutrients, which contains nitrogen?

1. A) carbohydrates
2. B) proteins
3. C) lipids
4. D) water

Answer:  B

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Skill:  Factual

 

7) Which of the following is an example of an inorganic nutrient?

1. A) vitamin A (vitamin)
2. B) stearic acid (fat)
3. C) dietary fiber (carbohydrate)
4. D) calcium (mineral)

Answer:  D

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Skill:  Conceptual